Ecclestone sets all-time England wicket record as India reach 285 at Lord’s
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Sophie Ecclestone became England's leading wicket-taker in women's internationals across all formats on day one of the historic first women's Test at Lord's. The spin bowler took 3-68 to move her career total to 338 wickets, surpassing the previous record held by Katherine Sciver-Brunt. India were bowled out for 285 after winning the toss and choosing to bat in hot conditions, before England reached 21-1 at stumps. Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with 83, while Harmanpreet Kaur made 58 and Deepti Sharma contributed 57. England debutant Mady Villiers impressed with 2-79, including the wicket of the India captain. Tammy Beaumont was dismissed leg before wicket for two runs in what multiple sources described as her final international match. The match is the first women's Test ever played at Lord's and comes five days after England lost the T20 World Cup final at the same venue.
What’s verified
Sophie Ecclestone became England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats with 338 international wickets.
India were bowled out for 285 in their first innings at Lord's.
England closed day one on 21-1, trailing by 264 runs.
Smriti Mandhana scored 83, Harmanpreet Kaur 58, and Deepti Sharma 57 for India.
Ecclestone finished with figures of 3-68.
Debutant Mady Villiers took 2-79, including the wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur.
Tammy Beaumont was dismissed lbw for two in what was reported as her final international appearance.
Where accounts differ
Sources disagree on whether Tammy Beaumont's current innings is her final international appearance or her penultimate one. One source stated it is her "final international appearance," while another described it as her "penultimate England knock," suggesting she has one more innings remaining.
The debutant spinner's first name is given as "Mady" by one source and "Maddy" by another.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reported that Lauren Filer became the first woman to take a Test wicket at Lord's.
Only one source noted that Alice Capsey also made her Test debut for England in the match alongside Mady Villiers.
Only one source stated that no woman had previously taken a Test wicket at the ground.
Questions none of the sources answer: Why did England choose to bowl first in hot conditions? What is the precise status of Katherine Sciver-Brunt's calf injury? Will Beaumont bat again in this match?
Key figures
Sophie Ecclestone (England spin bowler), Smriti Mandhana (India batter), Harmanpreet Kaur (India captain), Deepti Sharma (India all-rounder), Mady Villiers (England debutant), Tammy Beaumont (England batter), Katherine Sciver-Brunt (former England record holder), Lauren Filer (England seamer), Issy Wong (England seamer), Lauren Bell (England seamer)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
